First Dinosaur Fossils Unearthed in Hong Kong’s Port Island, Revealing Ancient History

First Dinosaur Fossils Unearthed in Hong Kong’s Port Island, Revealing Ancient History

ByNews Polite

In an unprecedented find for Hong Kong, scientists have uncovered the city’s first-ever dinosaur fossils on Port Island. Preliminary analysis suggests that the bones likely belonged to a large Cretaceous-era dinosaur, an era dating back 145 to 66 million years. Officials have stated that further studies are necessary to determine…

Historic Dinosaur Fossil Discovered in Hong Kong’s UNESCO Geopark

Historic Dinosaur Fossil Discovered in Hong Kong’s UNESCO Geopark

ByNews Polite

For the first time in history, Hong Kong researchers have uncovered dinosaur fossils within its territory. This landmark discovery was announced Wednesday, marking a pivotal moment in the region’s palaeontological studies. An initial examination revealed that the fossil, a weathered fragment of bone, dates back to the Cretaceous period, around…